Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41567, John Gier, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
or Gier, John Geyer
S. 41567
CONTENTS

19,324.
Pennsylvania.
John Geyer, or Gier,
of Franklin Co. in the state of Pennsylvania who was a Drummer in the Company commanded by Captain Irwin — of the regiment commanded by Colonel Miles — in the Pennsylvania line, for the term of 24 months from March 1776 .
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania , at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 th of October 1824 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Oct: 1824 and sent to Hon: L. Findlay , Chambersburg, Pa.
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1825 $ 37.67
Semi-annual interest
4 Mos 8 18/31
$ 37.67
{ Revolutionary claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
24/60 Frank
Died May 24 1854

18,581.
Copy of the Record of the application of John Ginn for a pension —

District of Pennsylvania ss.
On this eighteenth day of August 1824 personally appeared, in open court, to wit, The Court of Common Pleas of the County of Franklin Penn te the same being a Court of Record for said district. John Geir of the township of Metcal in said County aged sixty years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress, of the 18 th of March 1818, and the 1 st of May 1820. That he, the said John Geir enlisted as a drummer for the term of twenty one months, in the month of March in the year, one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, near Pittsburgh, in the state of Pennsylvania in the Company commanded by Captain Irwin, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Miles, in the line of the state of Pennsylvania, that he continued to serve in said Company, which was afterwards commanded by Captain Carnahan until after the battle of Germantown, when he was discharged by Colonel Stewart, (then Colonel of said Regiment) at Valley Forge in the state of Pennsylvania. That he was in the battles of Princeton, Fort Washington, Brandywine, Trenton & Germantown, in which last battle he was wounded, & having lost his discharge he has no other evidence, now in his possession, of his said services, except the deposition herewith sent. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, nor have had I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. Schedule, one copy. I am by trade a Stone Mason, but from infirmities am now unable to support myself. I have had eleven children, seven of whom are now alive, but neither of them live with me. Sworn to & subscribed in open Court this 18 th August 1824 John Geir John Geir

Pennsylvania Franklin County ss.
I, John Hunsberger Prothonotary of the court of common pleas in & for the county of Franklin aforesaid do certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copies from the records of the said court, and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is eight dollars -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this eighteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty four -
J. Hunsberger Prothonotary

Franklin County ss The commonwealth of Pennsylvania On the twentyfourth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twentyfour Before A. S. McBurne Esq r one of the justices of the peace for the said county of Franklin came Mary Gier President in the said county aged eighty nine years Who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath Make the following declaration in order that John Gier her son may obtain the provision made by the Act of the Congress of the eighteenth of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and the first of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty that in the said John Gier her list in March the year not now recited at the beginning of the Revolutionary War in the State of Pennsylvania near Pittsburg in the company of Captain Drown in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Miles in the line of the State of Pennsylvania. On the Continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said corps one year and nine months When he was discharged from the said service at Valley Forge in the State of Pennsylvania by the then Commandant Colonel Stewart and that John Gier has no property. Sworn and subscribed Before me Arch t S. McBurne Mary Gier mark
Franklin County ss The commonwealth of Pennsylvania I one of the justices of the peace for the said county of Franklin do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Mary Gier the subscriber to the above deposition and that she is a creditable person to whom oaths due faith & credit may be given in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this twentyfourth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twentyfour. Arch t S. McBurne

Franklin County Pennsylvania ss. On the seventeenth day of August A.D. 1824 and eight hundred and twenty four before me a Notary Public one of the Justices of the peace for the said County of Franklin Mary Goyce who being called to be examined and said that her son John Goyce is now sixty years of age. She was Intended in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six that he was discharged in the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight and that she well recollects of seeing his discharge that the Discharge was Burnt by accident in their cabin house when their house was Burnt
Sworn and subscribed before Archibald Mearns
Mary Goyce mark
Franklin County Pennsylvania ss. On the further of the peace for the County of Franklin do hereby certify the above deposition was taken before me and that the said Mary Goyce is now old and infirm and that she is not able to attend at Court in person with my hand and seal this 17 day of August A.D. 1824
Archibald Mearns
Deposition of Mary Goyce
Pennsylvania ss. I John Mershberger Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Franklin do hereby certify that Archibald Mearns Esq. before whom the foregoing depositions appear to have been taken was at the time of signing thereof and still is an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County duly Commissioned sworn and to whose official acts such full faith and credit ought to be given.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court at Chambersburg this eighteenth day of August A.D. 1824
John Mershberger

1812 Wars Section eel
October 20, 1930
Mrs. C.F.Pendrick Mercersburg Pennsylvania
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.41567, that John Geyer, or Gier, enlisted near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in March, 1776, served twenty-one months as drummer in Captains Irwin and Carnaghan's Company, Colonels Miles and Stewart's Pennsylvania Regiment and was in the battles of Fort Washington, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown, where he was wounded, the nature of wound not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 18, 1824, while a resident of Metal Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, aged sixty years.
He died May 24, 1854, place not stated.
Soldier had eleven children, seven of whom were living in 1824. His mother Mary was aged eighty-nine years and living in Franklin County, Pennsylvania in 1824. His father was a soldier in the Revolution, his name and details of service not stated, and the date of John Geyer's birth, and names of wife and children are not given.
In order to identify the record of a particular soldier of the Revolution named Martin Miller, in whom you may be interested, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data pertaining to him: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow, also any particulars you may have in your possession relative to the alleged pension.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

1908 July 11. Herib to Ida G. Wash. A.P. 1918 Feb 27. Herib to Pearl S. Lutz 1918 Oct 5. Herib. to Mrs. J. H. Rueschinger 1926 Aug 4 - Herib. to E. G. Lefgren 1925 Sept 22. Herib. to Hon. Edw. M. ... 1920 Oct 20 - Herib. to Mrs. La F. Fendrick - m.m.H. 1937 Sept 21 - Herib to H. H. Arnold E.H. for m.m.H. 1939 Dec 7. H. W. Conrad adv. full name necessary
41 567
INVALID.
Ref _____
File No. 41 567
 John Eger  Dionicio Velez 
Act: 16 March 18
Index: Vol. 8 , Page 191
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Cumberland County, State of PENNSYLVANIA, ss.
I, BARNET AUGHNBAUGH, Prothonotary of the Courts of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cumberland, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Do, by these Presents Certify that Robert Gusk Esquire, before whom the foregoing depositions was taken, and who hath thereunto, in his own proper hand writing, subscribed his name, was, at the time of taking such depositions
and now is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the said County, duly commissioned and sworn, to all whose acts as such, due faith and credit is, and of right ought to be given throughout the United States and elsewhere. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Carlisle, in the said County, this third day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty three and of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America, the forty seventh
Geo. B. Aughnbaugh Jno. Crisler
PROTHONOTARY.

Pennsylvania Cumberland County ss I John Rea President Judge of the ninth Judicial District Com- posed of the Counties of Cumberland Adams, Frank- lin & Perry do hereby certify that the within copy is a true and attested copy of B. Smith a high Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in the said County of Cumberland dated 3 rd March 1823. is in due form of law and by the proper officers witness my hand and seal this 21 st Day of April in the one thousand eight hundred & twenty three
John Rea (Seal)

Cumberland County ss
The deposition of Martin Miller of Middlesex Township said County & state of Pennsylvania who personally appeared before Robert Lusk Esq. a justice of the peace for said county and in his solemn oath duly administered deposeth and saith that he knew John Geyer an applicant on the pension list for the united states pension when he was a drummer in the service of the united states in the Revolutionary war and that he saw the said John Geyer in actual service at the Valley Forge and that he was then a listed soldier in the 4th Pennsylvania line - and further saith not
Sworn and subscribed the 2nd December 1822 before Robert Lusk
Martin Miller
The deposition of Mary Geyer of Middlesex Township ss who on her solemn oath duly administered by Robert Lusk Esq. who deposeth and saith that John Geyer now an applicant on the pension list for the united states pension (granted for the use of old soldiers) was in the actual service of the united states one year and nine months in the Revolutionary war and that during the time he was in the service of the united states that John Geyer her son was a drummer in the aforesaid service in the 4th Regiment on the Pennsylvania line, that she the said deponent knows not actually to be so for that she was with him & his father in the army said time & that the said John Geyer got his discharge at the Valley Forge being then as stated a drummer in said service for the aforesaid term of one year & nine months, & further saith not
Sworn & subscribed the 2nd Decr 1822 before Robert Lusk
Mary Geyer

We hereby certify that the within mentioned Deponents on their solemn oath, degeth that they have no personal stake and interest in the giving of the aforesaid depositions, & that they are entirely uninterested as to any benefits or emoluments coming to them out of the same. —
Given under my hand the 2 nd December 1822 —
Robert Lewis

Franklin County Is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania On this thirty first day of August one thousand eight hundred and twenty four Personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace for the county of Franklin Martin Miller aged sixty two of Cumberland county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order that John Geyer of Metal Township Franklin county State of Pennsylvania, may obtain the provi- sions made by the acts of Congress, of the 18 th March 1818 and the 1 st May 1820. That he the said Martin Miller seen the said John Geyer at Fort Washington as an en- listed soldier with a drummers uniform on, and that he afterwards seen him at the Valley Forge above Philadel- phia, and that he knows from his own knowledge that the said John Geyer served one year and upwards as an enlisted soldier in the revolutionary war. 
Martin Miller
Sworn and subscribed before { John Withersrow Jr
Franklin County Vs,
I do certify that I am acquainted with Martin Miller the subscriber to the above deposition and that he is a creditable person to whose oath due faith and credit may be given In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Farmetsburg this thirty first day of August A.D. 1824. John Withersrow Jr (Seal)
Pennsylvania } Franklin county } I John Mershberger do hereby certify that the court of common pleas in and for said county of Franklin as certify, that John Withersrow Jr Esq. before whom the above deposition was made & who signed the above certificate was at the time of doing thereof, and still is an Justice of the peace duly commissioned & sworn, to whose official acts as such full faith & credit ought to be given -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of office at Chambersburg this 16 day of October 1824
John Mershberger Justice

18,581
John Geyer, a guest,
Hon: J. Findlay, Chambersburg, Pa.
Recd. 18 Oct. 1844
Washington City
Person Office
Chambersburg
John Geyer

Chambersburg, Oct. 16. th 1824
Sir -
I have examined the enclosed papers - I could discover nothing wanting except the certificate of the probate of the will that John Withrow was a Justice of the peace. This you will see is now done - I give McLean certificates that Mary Gier is a woman of good character. I have made inquiry at others who have been acquainted with her for years. They say they would believe her on oath. She swears that her husband, herself and son, were all in the army at the same time, take the whole together and I think John Gier is entitled to her pensions — I will examine Master Millers case in a few days.
your friend
James L. Edwards Esq. John Findlay

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.

Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:- I would appreciate any Rev. War record you may give me of John Geyer (Gyrr or Gier) & his widow of Franklin Co Pa. or Washington Co. Md. Members of this family having resided in both these Counties during the Rev.
Thanking you, I am yours
H.W. Arnold
4321 College Ave Indianapolis IND

THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS
A.D.Hiller Veterans Administration Washington D.C.

A.D.Hiller Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
In your letter of Sept.21, 1937 concerning the Rev.War record of John Geyer
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John Geyer or Gier-3.41567
you say his father was a Rev.soldier but name not given and John's mother, Mary, was living in Franklin Co.Pa. in 1824, age 89 years. May I ask whether she received a pension on account of her husband's service If so I would greatly appreciate any record you may have. Thanking you, I am,
Respectfully
H.W. ARNOLD
4321 College Ave.
Indianapolis, Ind.

AWT
Rev. War Section.
Oct. 3, 1911.
Mrs. I. H. Bussinger,
Monte Vista, Cal.
Madam:
corrected before mailing
In reply to your letter of the 3 rd instant, you are advised that a careful search of the records fails to show a claim for Revolutionary War pension or bounty land filed by the father or mother of John Geyer or Gier, the Revolutionary War pensioner, S. File 41528 whose history is herewith furnished you.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.
There is no man in Rev. Files under any spelling of name, old enough to have been the petitioner's father & no widow mar. soon enough to be his mother.

Rev. Sec The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
OF MILWAUKEE, WIS.
W. H. SOUTHWICK, DISTRICT AGENT
E. W. & C. H. POINDEXTER, GEN'L AGENTS 19-20-21 PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK BLDG. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
PARSONS, KANS., Feb 18 1918
Rev. War Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
In order to become a member of D.A.R. I must send proof by statement from Pension Bureau that my Ancestor John Geyer received pension for his Revolutionary service. Will you kindly send to me the statement that you will find in A.E.P.S. Life 41567 Rev. War Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C. and Page 530 Vol 4 Fifth series, Pa Archives,
Yours Truly (Mrs) Pearle D Southwick Parsons, Kansas 612 S 16 St.

PRESIDENT HOWARD T. VAILLE COLORADO TELEPHONE CO. DENVER
SECRETARY VOLCOTT C. STODDARD 604 CONTINENTAL BLDG. TELEPHONE MAIN 1729 DENVER
VICE-PRESIDENTS
HENRY TROWBRIDGE MINING EXCHANGE BLDG. COLORADO SPRINGS
JOHN T. HOLBROOK 202 MOPHEE BLDG. DENVER
CLARKSON N. GUYER 2184 WILLIAMS ST. DENVER
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GEN'L IRVING HALE 606 KITTREDGE BLDG. DENVER
REGISTRAR EDWARD W. MILLIGAN 1248 CLAYTON ST. DENVER
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HISTORIAN GEORGE L. CANNON, JR. 1914 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. DENVER
CHAPLAIN REV. J. H. HOUGHTON 1180 LINCOLN AVE. DENVER
CHAIRMAN BOARD OF MANAGERS FRANK M. KEEZER 610 KITTREDGE BLDG. DENVER
The Colorado Society Sons of the American Revolution
7/1/08
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
At the suggestion of Dr Clarkson N. Guyer, Vice-President General D.A.R. I write you for copy of John Guyer - Franklin County Pennsylvania, and Peter Guyer, (father of John Guyer) to prove that this was father of John Guyer  affidavit as to  affidavit as to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, - and Abraham and Mrs. B. Strickler  Strickler  letter Virginia Militia, of Lincoln County, Kentucky's pensions. I am engaged by the Colorado Society to assist in perfecting application papers, and this information is desired for applicants for membership. Your assistance in this matter will be fully appreciated by all parties interested.
Very truly yours.
(Miss) Ida C. Strickler
1300 Josephine Street Denver, Colo.

Rev Sec  PENSION OCT 7 1918 U.S. OFFICE
Monte Vista, Colo., Oct. 2 nd 1918
Pension Department, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me the war record or the pension record of one John Goyer - sometimes called Geyer?
John Goyer (Geyer) Jr., (Also Goyer), was wounded in the battle of Germantown in Penn. archives. References A.E.P. File 41567 Rev. War R. of Pensions. But what I want is his fathers record who also drew a pension. His mother Margaret also drew a pension.
Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly, (Mrs.) I. H. Bushinger, Regent Monte Vista Chapter D.A.R.
Every line of these initials was traced on part of his claim

EDWARD MARTIN AUDITOR GENERAL
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF AUDITOR GENERAL HARRISBURG
IN REPLYING MENTION BUREAU INITIAL FILE NUMBER
June 24, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
About a year ago I wrote your Department for information concerning the Geyer, Guyer, Gayer or Geier family, if any, as possibly contained in old War Pension Records. What I am especially interested in knowing is whether pensions were ever granted to persons of the above name for service in the Revolutionary War, who likely entered the service from Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Penna.
You replied to this letter requesting more detailed data, but your reply has been mislaid or lost. However, I am unable to give any further information.
Pennsylvania Genealogy, 1912, Volume 1, Page 205, shows that John Geyer or Gier, drummer, was inscribed on the Pension list under the Act of Congress passed March 18, 1818. Will you kindly let me know what this record shows as to who this man was and where he came from, or if you cannot give me this information, advise me how it may be obtained.
My ancestors about the time of the Revolution lived in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, Penna., and as stated, I am especially interested in knowing what the Pension Records show, if anything, concerning my ancestors who may have entered the Revolutionary War from that place.
Very truly yours,
O. C. Geyer
P. O. Box 564, Harrisburg, Penna.

EDWARD MARTIN AUDITOR GENERAL
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF AUDITOR GENERAL HARRISBURG
IN REPLYING MENTION BUREAU INITIAL FILE NUMBER
July 29- 1926
Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
June 24-1926 I wrote your Department for certain information about the Deyer family. I have not had a reply to this letter. I would like to have the information I am seeking not later than Aug. 20, next.
May I ask you for a reply to my letter by this date?
Very respectfully,
C. E. Deyer
P.O. Box 564
Harrisburg, Pa.

REGENT MRS. GEORGE E. DIEHL CHAMBERSBURG, PA. RECORDING SECRETARY MISS MARY L. CARL GREENCASTLE, PA. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MRS. CONRAD FOGELANGER CHAMBERSBURG, PA. TREASURER MISS ELLEN RUBY CHAMBERSBURG, PA.
VICE REGENT MRS W. B. ANGLE SHIPPENSBURG, PA. HISTORIAN MRS. C. F. FENDRICK MERCERSBURG, PA. REGISTRAR MISS EMILY COLLIER GREENCASTLE, PA. CHAPLAIN MRS. J. H. SWAN ST. THOMAS, PA.
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAPTER PENNSYLVANIA
Mercersburg, Pa. Oct. 7 th
The Pension Office -
Dear Sir - The 1887 History of Franklin County states that John Gier Geyer (Geyer) of Fannett Twp., and his wife Margaret both drew pensions from the Rev. War. John Geyer was a drummer boy who went with his parents Peter and Catherine Geyer under Capt. Joseph Erwin - The same history states that Martin Miller of Fannett Twp., also drew a pension as a Rev. soldier - This is historical work I am doing for the above Chapter, and not for personal reasons. I will be glad if you can give me records on the above persons - Thanking you, I am
Virginia S. Fendrick
Ms. C. G.

SIXTY-NINTH CONGRESS
EDWARD M. BEERS, PENNSYLVANIA, CHAIRMAN EDGAR R. KIESS, PENNSYLVANIA WILLIAM F. STEVENSON, SOUTH CAROLINA
COMMITTEE ROOMS 123 AND 125 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
COMMITTEE ON PRINTING HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON
September 21, 1927.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Department of Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I will appreciate it if you will endeavor to furnish me with data giving date and place of birth of Peter Geyer, (or Gier, Guyer, Gyer,) who enlisted in Captain Irwin's Company, near Fort Pitt, in the spring of 1776. Also the date of birth and maiden name of his wife, Mary Geyer, and the date of their deaths and place of burial.
I would like to have the same data regarding their son, John Geyer, who also served during the Revolutionary War under the command of Colonel Miles and Lt. Col. Farmer, in the first Battalion. He also served in the company commanded by Captain James Carnahan. Would like to have the name of his wife and the names of his children.
Thanking you for your courtesy in the above matter, I am
Sincerely yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "E. Beers". The signature is written in dark ink and features a large, stylized initial "E".

a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. F. 41567. John Geyer.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Near 1776 21 mos Drummer Erwin Moyle Pa.   Carmaghan Stewart "                                            
Battles engaged in capture of H.M. battles of Trenton, Princeton Brandywine and Germantown Residence of soldier at enlistment, where he was married not stated. Enl. near Pittsburgh, Pa. Date of application for pension Aug. 18, 1824. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application Hotal Twp. Franklin Co., Pa. Age at date of application, 60 yrs.
Remarks: In 1824 soldier stated that 7 of his eleven children were then alive and that his mother Mary was 89 years of age and a resident of Franklin Co., Pa. or soldier's father was also in the pension Agency book - "died May 24, 1854".

December 7, 1937
BA-J/AWF AWF John Gier-S. 41567
Mr. H. W. Arnold 4321 College Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you wish to be advised if Mary, the mother of John Gier, received a pension on account of the service of her husband in the Revolutionary War.
The Revolutionary War record of John Gier or Geyer, pension claim, S. 41567, was furnished you September 21, 1937, and you were advised that the name of his father was not given and that his mother's name was Mary.
This office is unable to identify the record of a soldier of the War of the Revolution, unless the full name be furnished, also as much as possible of the following data relative to him- approximate dates of his birth and death and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
August 4, 1926
C. E. Geyer Harrisburg, P.O.Box 564 PENNA.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 41567 it appears that John Geyer, or Gier, enlisted near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in March 1776, served twenty-one months as drummer in Captains Irwin and Carnaghan's Company, Colonels Miles and Stewart's Pennsylvania Regiment and was in the battles of Fort Washington, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, and Germantown where he was wounded, the nature of wound not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 18, 1824 while a resident of Metal Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania aged sixty years. He died May 24, 1854, place not stated.
Soldier had eleven children, seven of whom were living in 1824. His mother Mary was aged eighty-nine years and living in Franklin County, Pennsylvania in 1824. His father

was a soldier in the Revolution, his name and details of service are not stated, and the date of John Geyer's birth and names of his wife and children are not given.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Oct. 7 , 19 18
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Geyer or Grier a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar. 1776 21 mos Drummer Irwin Barnaghan Miles Stewart Pa.                                  
Battles engaged in, Fort Redbank, Trenton, Pa. Brandywine, Germantown where wounded.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, cnt. near Pittsburgh, Pa.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 18, 1824. His d. was als.
Residence at date of application, Metal Twp. Franklin Co. Pa.
Age at date of application, 60 yrs. Died May 24, 1824 place not stated.
Remarks: He had eleven children, seven of them alive in 1824. His mother Mary was 80 years old and a res. of Franklin Co. Pa. in 1824. His father was a col. in the Rev. his name and details of service are not stated and the date of John Geyer's birth and names of his wife & children are not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MMXJ
September 23, 1927
Honorable Edward M. Beers House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Beers:
In response to your letter of the 21st instant, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 41567 it appears that John Geyer, or Gier, enlisted near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in March 1776, served twenty-one months as drummer in Captains Irwin and Carnaghan's Company, Colonels Miles and Stewart's Pennsylvania Regiment and was in the battles of Fort Washington, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, and Germantown where he was wounded, the nature of wound not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 18, 1834 while a resident of Metal Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania aged sixty years. He died May 24, 1854, place not stated.
Soldier had eleven children, seven of whom were living in 1834. His mother Mary was aged eighty-nine years

and living in Franklin County, Pennsylvania in 1824. His father was a soldier in the Revolution, his name and details of service not stated, and the date of John Geyer's birth and names of wife and children are not given.
This Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Peter Geyer under any spelling of the surname.
Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

September 21, 1937
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BA-J/MDHF/eel John Geyer or Gier-S.41567
Mr. H.W. Arnold 4321 College Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Geyer(Gyers,Gier), of Franklin County, Pennsylvania or Washington County, Maryland.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.41567, based upon the military service in that war of John Geyer or Gier( the name appears under both spellings).
The date and place of birth of John Geyer or Gier are not shown. His father, name not given, was a Revolutionary War soldier, details of his service not stated. John's mother, Mary, was living in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in 1824, aged eight-nine years.
John Geyer or Gier enlisted near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in March, 1776, served twenty-one months as drummer in Captains Irwin and Carnaghan's Company, Colonels Miles and Stewart's Pennsylvania Regiment and was in the battles of Fort Washington, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine and Germantown, in which latter engagement he was wounded, nature of wound not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 18, 1824, while a resident of Metal Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, aged sixty years.
He died May 24, 1854, place not shown.
AB. It was stated that soldier had eleven children, seven of whom were living in 1824. Their names and the name of soldier's wife are not stated.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension and the name and address of person paid in the case of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Geyer or Gier(S.41557), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
John Geyer or Gier Certificate No. 19334 Issued October 10, 1824 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced October 14, 1824 Act of March 18, 1818 Pennsylvania Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Gieseckas, Diederick William GRADE Sergeant LINE Armand's Legion
WARRANT NUMBER 13110 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED September 10, 1789 to Charles Bush, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.